Over the past few weeks we’ve seen the results of the
continued decay of the value and authority of God’s word – the Bible – in our
culture. What’s sad is that this decay
is coming from within the church. This
decay is happening on the watch of the very people who have given their lives
to God. This decay is happening at the
hands of people who have claimed a call on their lives to work for God.
As Christ Church continues to grow and develop it should be
known that we view the Bible – God’s Word – the Holy Scriptures as the highest
and final authority for faith and life.
We express our belief in the Word of God as God’s words to us, for all
generations past and present.
At Christ Church we will seek to study God’s word with
proper study methods: understanding the
culture, context, themes, norms, and values as written and presented. We will adjust our values and life to align
with God’s word as best we understand it and accurately pursue it.
When we encounter passages that are hard to
hear, we will seek to examine our hearts and not soften the message. When we encounter passages that challenge our
living, beliefs, or upbringing, we will first examine our spirits and personal decisions
and not recalibrate God’s word to fit our life.
At Christ Church you can expect a conservative teaching of God’s word but
in a relevant, meaningful, and common manner.
What’s great about God’s word is that it’s clear.* It only becomes complicated when we don’t
like what it says about the way we are living our lives. We need to be reminded that this is God’s
message to messy broken people inviting them to live with, dine with, and walk
with a Holy God. After we accept that
invitation, we adjust our lives to Him. God is patient and helpful; he’s there
for us.
God help us to accurately and passionately hold on to God’s
Holy Word for us! It is a revelation of
his heart to ours that draws us to him.
This is our message.
- Remember Christ Church now meets on Sunday mornings at 10am at Fairview Middle School
- If you have a question or concern, please contact us at: ccwestco@gmail.com.
Church Should Be Simple: Love God and Love People,
Ben
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*There are passages that are confusing or leave us
scratching our heads. But these
generally relate to specific cultural nuances or original [Hebrew/Greek]
translation issues – have you ever had a friend from a foreign country, yeah,
you understand how some things just don’t translate well. These sayings or passages NEVER deviate from
the overall message, theme, or common thread of the Scriptures. They cause us to dig deeper in understanding
and in the end enhance the message God is giving.
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